The Bible TL;DR? Try The Concise Bible !

The English Bible is comprised of 31,152 verses, which take about 75 hours to read.

You know the Bible is an important cultural icon and you’ve heard people who’ve read it say it’s changed their lives for the better. But, with your busy days and all you have to do, do you find yourself saying “too long; didn’t read” (TL;DR)?

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Here’s your answer: try reading in only about 4 hours The Concise Bible, published by Initiative.Global, available in print, online, app, and audio, and in 7 languages:

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese
  • Hindi
  • Japanese
  • Chinese (Simplified)
  • Chinese (Traditional).

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Composed of simply 1,832 verses (5.9% of the Bible) from the modern English translation Holman Christian Standard Bible, The Concise Bible is an easy-to-read collection of Bible excerpts from the Old and New Testaments that delivers an overview of the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus the Messiah.

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The Concise Bible helps you navigate the mystery and depth of God’s Word by curating powerful moments into an easy-to-follow path of discovery. It’s the perfect and very doable way to begin your journey into the Bible’s central theme: Jesus Christ as Creator, Redeemer, Judge, and King.

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16 brief chapters provide you with an insightful introduction to the complete Bible:

  • Chapter 1 — In the Beginning
  • Chapter 2 — “I Will Destroy the Earth”
  • Chapter 3 — A New Promise
  • Chapter 4 — The Messiah Is Coming!
  • Chapter 5 — The Savior, Jesus
  • Chapter 6 — Wonderful Words; Mighty Deeds
  • Chapter 7 — Rejected
  • Chapter 8 — For the Sins of Mankind
  • Chapter 9 — Back from Death
  • Chapter 10 — The Time Is Near
  • Chapter 11 — The World’s End; A New Hope
  • Chapter 12 — Salvation through Christ
  • Chapter 13 — To Those Who Believe In The Lord Jesus
  • Chapter 14 — Love
  • Chapter 15 — A Fountain of Wisdom
  • Chapter 16 — Songs and Prayers

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The Concise Bible aims to make God’s good news of salvation easily accessible to everyone and serve as your gateway to the complete Bible. Download the app or use your online browser and start reading it right now! And tell your friends to do the same!

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